Photos from The Wild West That Were Preserved Forever

Bill Brazen

Bill Brazen was a bit of a weird guy. His full name was Whitney Brazelton, but went as Bill Brazen after he began committing robberies in the later half of the 19th Century. He wore his signature face mask (pictured above) to hide his identity. He was finally caught and shot to death in 1878.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.